MEDIA, Pa. — Penn State students have the opportunity to travel to Seoul, South Korea, for Maymester in a new course called “Sociology and Culture in Seoul, Korea,” a three-credit, study abroad program in partnership with the University’s sociology department and Konkuk University in Seoul.
The Maymester program is designed to give students the chance to experience both modern and traditional Korean life, with focuses on modern K-entertainment and the sociological transformation of Korean society. Penn State students will be paired with a Konkuk University student while in Seoul during their trip.
Students who attend this study abroad program will stay in a dormitory hall at Konkuk University and be in the classroom each morning. In the afternoon, they will go on an excursion around Seoul, engage with local residents and meet people in the K-entertainment industry. They will also get the chance to experience Seoul night life.
Ben Park, professor of human development and family studies and one of the faculty leads for the Maymester program, said this program is a great opportunity for students to get immersed into a culture different from their own.